Fight to the death/finish
phrase
A struggle or competition where the participants continue until one of them is defeated completely, severely hurt, or even dies.
The two last remaining players in the game were determined to fight to the death.
Often appears as...
- fight to the death/finish
- determined to fight to the death/finish
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Persistent and hard-fought competition, argument or struggle till a conclusive or decisive end is reached.
Both companies continued their fight to the finish for market dominance.
Often appears as...
- fight to the death/finish
- engage in a fight to the death/finish
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
A struggle or competition where the participants continue until one of them is defeated completely, severely hurt, or even dies.
The two last remaining players in the game were determined to fight to the death.
Often appears as...
- fight to the death/finish
- determined to fight to the death/finish
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Persistent and hard-fought competition, argument or struggle till a conclusive or decisive end is reached.
Both companies continued their fight to the finish for market dominance.
Often appears as...
- fight to the death/finish
- engage in a fight to the death/finish
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
Originally, this phrase meant a real physical battle where one could die, not just a tough struggle.
Ancient gladiators would often fight to the death in arenas.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphoric Usage
The phrase can be metaphorical, meaning a fierce rivalry, not actual fighting.
The debate team entered the tournament ready to fight to the finish.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Serious
The phrase is often used in a non-serious manner to describe any competition, like sports.
The two soccer teams are going to fight to the finish for the championship.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
Originally, this phrase meant a real physical battle where one could die, not just a tough struggle.
Ancient gladiators would often fight to the death in arenas.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphoric Usage
The phrase can be metaphorical, meaning a fierce rivalry, not actual fighting.
The debate team entered the tournament ready to fight to the finish.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Serious
The phrase is often used in a non-serious manner to describe any competition, like sports.
The two soccer teams are going to fight to the finish for the championship.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning
Originally, this phrase meant a real physical battle where one could die, not just a tough struggle.
Ancient gladiators would often fight to the death in arenas.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphoric Usage
The phrase can be metaphorical, meaning a fierce rivalry, not actual fighting.
The debate team entered the tournament ready to fight to the finish.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Serious
The phrase is often used in a non-serious manner to describe any competition, like sports.
The two soccer teams are going to fight to the finish for the championship.
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